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By
Tatyana Davletshina, United States Agency for International Development
Description
This reference has been written for emergency response personnel, plant safety specialists, and emergency response coordinators. It has
been prepared at a practical level to assist both in training safety personnel and to provide technical information that can assist in
responding to a hazard material incident that could lead to a fire hazard situation. Considerable information and technical data are
given on petroleum based products since these are among the most widely consumed products, however, the reader will find ample information
on other chemicals. Fire situations pose one of the most serious problems in an industrial setting, with the potential loss of lives
and property, as well as damage to the environment. Proper response by trained personnel, as well as careful preplanning can minimize
the risk and damage caused by fire.
Audience
Emergency response personnel, plant safety specialists, and emergency response coordinators.
Contents
1. Fire Protection Principles
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Fire Prevention Principles
1.3 Inspection Programs
1.4 Fire Investigations
2. Fire Hazard Terminology
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Glossary of Terms
3. Properties and Flammability of Hydrocarbons
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Chemistry Fundamentals
3.3 Alcohols
3.4 Ethers
3.5 Ketones
3.6 Aldehydes
3.7 Peroxides
3.8 Esters
3.9 Amines
3.10
Flammability and Pyrolysis
3.11 Categories of Petroleum Liquids
3.12 Fire Extinguishment
3.13 Flammability of Petroleum Products
3.14 Closure
4. Engineering and Technical Data on Petroleum Products
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Physical Constants
4.3 Density of Hydrocarbons
4.4 Characteristics of Petroleum Fractions
4.5 Molecular Weight of Petroleum Fractions
4.6 Critical Properties
4.7 Thermal Properties
5. Fire and Explosion Guide for Common Chemicals
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Alphabetical Listing of High Hazard Chemicals
5.3 Emergency
Response Fact Sheets
6. Chemical Compatibility Information
7. Responding to Spills and Leaks
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Preplans and Approaching
the Scene
7.3 Initial Isolation and Protective Action Distances
7.4 Final Comments on Fire and Spill Control
Appendix: Hazardous
Chemicals Listing
ID No -- to ID No 1724
ID No 1725 to ID No 2277
ID No 2278 to ID No 2978
ID No 2979 to ID No 9278
Index
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Hardbound, 539 pages, publication date: DEC-1998
ISBN-13: 978-0-8155-1420-6
ISBN-10: 0-8155-1420-4
Imprint: WILLIAM ANDREW
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